JILL MCKELLAN

Review of ARAMARK at Alpine Valley Music...

It took me a long time to get to Alpine Valley, an...

It took me a long time to get to Alpine Valley, and once I got there it was great. It's so beautiful and the energy of the place is off the charts. When you are on your way there you'd swear you were lost because it is really off the beaten path (unless your fastest route is Interstate 43). But once you get there, you'll find a great venue.

If you love amphitheaters, this is the place for you--which I do!

A few warnings: the hill going downward is massive so you'd best be prepared for that.

For me, I was only able to get lawn seats and being there early was well worth it. We were right behind the fence and could see fabulously. However, the patience to wait isn't always the easiest!

I thought the price of food and drink was decent for a concert venue, certainly less expensive than the other venues I visited this summer. You have to accept that you'll pay more at a concert, but if it keeps the acts coming, awesome. Plus, there is no reason to fuss too much because this is one of the few places that allows tailgating before hand.

On a last note, Live Nation manages this place, and the staff is exceptional. I went to another concert this summer at a venue they manage (Ascend Amphitheater in Nashville) and they did a phenomenal job there, as well.

Already excited to have another act come to Alpine that I love so I can go back!